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Enhance your family vacation or business trip by taking advantage of the area's genuinely intriguing attractions, some of which are free and many of which are kid-friendly. Discover amazing views of the Windy City from the Willis Tower Skydeck. Expose yourself to incredible paintings, sculpture, and photography at the Art Institute of Chicago. And spend a full day communing with nature and an amazing amalgam of animals at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Navy Pier at Illinois
Covering 50 fabulous acres, Navy Pier is filled to the brim with activities. Experience everything from riding a 15-story-high Ferris wheel to taking a dinner cruise on Lake Michigan. Category: Family / Kids
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-595-7437
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Head up to the 1,353-foot-high Skydeck and you'll see for miles. Fifty, to be exact. Enjoy breathtaking views of Chicago and several states. Category: Attractions
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60606
312-875-0066
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Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois
Boasting one of America's largest permanent collections with over 260,000 pieces, the Art Institute is renowned for its European sculpture, Japanese prints, and Impressionist paintings. Category: Family / Kids
111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60603
312-443-3600
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The Field Museum at Chicago
Science, history, and archaeology are the main events at The Field Museum. Explore such exhibits as Traveling the Pacific, Inside Ancient Egypt, and the DNA Discovery Center. Category: Activities
1400 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60605
312-922-9410
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Millennium Park at Illinois
You'll be glad you visited Millennium Park where you can savor free outdoor concerts in the summer and ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink during the winter months. Category: Attractions
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois 60602
312-742-1168
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Encounter animals from around the world in habitats that range from the Regenstein African Journey and Helen Branch Primate House to the Kovler Sea Lion Pool. Category: Family / Kids
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614
312-742-2000
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You haven't really seen a baseball game until you've seen one at venerable Wrigley Field, the home of the lovable Chicago Cubs and the oldest ballpark in the National League. Category: Entertainment
1060 W. Addison St, Chicago, Illinois 60613
773-404-2827
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Museum of Science and Industry at Illinois
For a good time, make time for this museum. Learn the ins and outs of our planet at Earth Revealed and the ups and downs of aviation at Wright Flyer. Category: Family / Kids
5700 S. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60637
773-684-1414
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Catch non-stop Chicago Bears National Football League action at Soldier Field, which was constructed in honor of World War I veterans. Category: Entertainment
1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60605
312-235-7000
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